AKC Board of Directors Chairman's Reports

Rally is AKC's newest dog sport and it is sweeping the nation. It was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner.  Rally is also the ultimate spectator sport. It is easy for spectators to understand and enjoy watching, even if they have never been to a dog show.  Every station […]

In the fall of 2004, the Board embarked on a strategic planning initiative designed to establish a roadmap for accomplishing the very important mission of the AKC. Given the challenges we face from anti-dog legislation, animal rights extremists, and competing registries, we believe it is essential to develop a clear plan for the future.  To […]

As many in the fancy are aware, the American Kennel Club established the AKC Canine Health Foundation ten years ago with an original donation of $1 million. Since its inception the Foundation – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization – has contributed over $12 million to help fund canine health studies. This includes research related to the […]

2004 was a very productive and successful year for the AKC and we remain enthusiastic about our prospects for the future.Financially, we have had an outstanding year. We have made a remarkable bounce-back in our registrations, attaining an increase that has brought us back to the level of 2002. Our investments are at an all-time […]

One of the most important reasons for an AKC club to become a Member Club is for the right to have an AKC delegate.  With that right goes great responsibility. The delegate body is fundamental in the governance of our club.  They have the sole responsibility to elect the board of directors and to amend […]

One of the most important reasons for an AKC club to become a Member Club is for the right to have an AKC delegate.  With that right goes great responsibility. The delegate body is fundamental in the governance of our club.  They have the sole responsibility to elect the board of directors and to amend […]

Recently, I was a guest on the History Channel's weekly series "History's Business" where I was asked to discuss AKC and the sport of purebred dogs.  In preparation, I did a great deal of reading about AKC’s 120-year history and the individuals who contributed to making the organization and the sport what it is today. […]

Recently, I was a guest on the History Channel's weekly series "History's Business" where I was asked to discuss AKC and the sport of purebred dogs.  In preparation, I did a great deal of reading about AKC’s 120-year history and the individuals who contributed to making the organization and the sport what it is today. […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC), through its affiliate organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), established the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund in 2001.  It was designed as a permanent, charitable fund to provide resources, support, funds, and other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animals orphaned or […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC), through its affiliate organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC/CAR), established the AKC/CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund in 2001.  It was designed as a permanent, charitable fund to provide resources, support, funds, and other assistance to not-for-profit animal shelters and similar not-for-profit organizations providing care for domestic animals orphaned or […]